Lost in the Woods (And I Ate My Breadcrumb Trail)
I’m not looking for sympathy (or a butt kicking for that matter). I just need to get this out. I’m lost, totally…completely. I’m not sure what is wrong with me…maybe years of stuffed emotions…maybe midlife crisis…maybe the change…overwhelmed financially…overwhelmed in personal life…depression…
Every time I think I’ve gotten on the right trail, I end up wandering off the path. Just a little at first and before I know it I don’t recognize anything around me. Right now I don’t know who I am. I’m trying to grasp that. Ever hear the phrase, “Fake it till you make it”? I’m having trouble “faking” it. I try to put on the smile and keep a sense of humor, but I’m struggling to do that. I don’t want to come here and be gloom and doom all the time. But portraying that life is wonderful is far from real for me right now. I can’t get a hold of one issue because everything seems to be spinning around me. You know those shows where they go in someone’s home and the clutter is unreal? The person was so overwhelmed that it just built and they could never tackle it themselves. That’s what my head feels like. It’s what my life feels like. As I head to one problem area to “fix” it, another problems rolls under my feet and trips me up. I lose focus of where I was headed and become more overwhelmed with the newest problem.
I’m on my hands and knees, praying, crawling, feeling my way through the darkest places. I’m sorry to any buddies I haven’t been there for. I’m trying to find my way back…I coming…I’m just lost.
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Reach up and cry out to God, He will carry you ! I will be praying for you , at least your not so lost you can’t reach out and that is a step in the right direction. One step in front of the other!You will get there!Remember God is in control, ask him what he wants from you…
I hear God say “BE still and know that I am God!”Psalms 46 :10,Sometimes we want to fix it all ourselfs and God is waiting for us to get out of the way so he can do it. Relax, take deep breath and Have faith in God!
You have all of us here, if you need to talk privately just message me. I’m a good listener.Blessings to you
I am so sorry you are going through the fire right now…
God is with you!
He loves you and HE can and will help you!
Praying peace for you right now…
these scriptures are for you!
You keep Debbi in perfect peace,
her mind is stayed on you,
because she trusts in you.
—Isaiah 26:3
I have said these things to you, that in me you may have peace. In the world you will have tribulation. But take heart; I have overcome the world.”
—John 16:33
Debbi, do not be anxious about anything, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God. And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your heart and your mind in Christ Jesus.
—Philippians 4:6-7
No sympathy OR buttkicking??!
OK, how about understanding?
I can’t tell you how many times I’ve had to say “Life didn’t come with an instruction manual” when it comes to all the strange, confusing, challenging, and frustrating issues and crises that arise.
Step back and really look at your situation… what are your real priorities? What do YOU really feel compelled to address most? Focus on that. Set a path, and take a step forward. It’ll never be wrong. In hindsight you may decide another path would be better, so you can adjust at that time and take another step forward.
Trust your instincts and go foward, Debbi. You can only handle so much. There is no blame to be laid when you’ve done all that you can.
When I feel this way in my life, after alot of crying and feeling really stressed out, I finally just hand “everything over to God” Its the only way I can muddle through what life throws my way.
I can feel your pain and I’m reaching out with a big hug and telling you I will pray for you. I believe in prayer in numbers, and this big BuddySlim family is one group of loving praying people helping each other.
Don’t give up, talk about it, its ok. We are all here because of struggles in life, and if we just take it one day at a time and keep a strong faith we’ll get through!! Big Big Hugs!!
You’re lost in the woods? Heck, I live in the woods. Just grab onto me, I’ll lead you out.
ps I think I know where you are, that looks just like my back yard. There’s a creek and a pond just around that bend. I have to walk all the way down there to pick up the mail. And if you keep going you come to a logging road that goes to the lake. That’s where I go ‘wogging’. Maybe I’ll run into you next time I go.
You and I seem to be traveling on the same road, in the same woods. I know exactly how you feel because I am at the same place. While you are lost in the woods, reach your hand to heaven and cry out to God to pick you up. He is there for you and for me and he will help us through this difficult time. You are in my thoughts and prayers!
((hugs)) what I can tell you is that we all have these periods…last April/May, I would not have made it out without the help of a friend who helped me financially,, but more importantly…kept me distracted from the “clutter” of my life until I could deal with it….fins something that you enjoy doing and do that for at lease 30 minutes every day - make it something you want to do….not something that you should or have to do…
Good luck ((hugs)) we are here for you!
You all are amazing…thanks so much for your support!
I really missed you. I was gonna message you if I hadn’t heard. Hang on to our Lord, girl, He will never leave you or forsake you. And you write whatever you need to here. Praying for you!
Those breadcrumbs never really helped anyone anyhow .. though they are lovely in salad
You are lost and you need support .. it’s not about sympathy or kicking your butt.. it’s about reaching out and grabbing onto your friends for support. We’re all here with you. There was a time a few months ago where I felt completely and totally lost .. like everything was swirling in a vortex around me and I was swept up with it .. but I made it through .. it doesn’t mean my life is perfect.. but one day at a time .. one moment..one breath.. one beat..I’m doing it.. slowly getting myself together and you will too 
I’m praying for your strength.. the Lord will carry you through this difficult time. You are much stronger than you know. You are a beautiful person, full of life and love and humour. Doom and gloom has it’s place in the world, without it, how would we know true happiness? 
Just keep hanging on to us .. tie a knot.. cause we’ve got you.. and we’re not letting you go.
Debbi my July 4th blog is for you! please check it out! Luv ya! Linda
Debbi,
Not much new to be said after all the great blogs before mine… just one step at a time, even a babystep, you are not lost until you give up, and you have too much support to do that, because if you give up, we will come find you and carry you that one step, and the next, until you find your footing and are ready to take one on your own.
Debbi, we’re here for you girl. I’m gonna send you a personal message so make sure you read it.
Stay strong. I know it is so hard. I’m going through a tough time right now too. I know how hard it is. I’ve been through times where I’ve wondered where God was. He is there. You are loved. God will get you through! Keep the faith!
Gods Blessings
Debbie Feavel
I’m praying real hard for you Debbi. I too am struggling now but we are all a family on here. There are times when I wonder where God is. It’s like the poem says, when there is one set of footprints, it was then I was carrying you! Hang in there. Know that you are loved by so many people and there are many prayers for u!
You have so much going on in your life, that it is understandable that you are feeling this way. I think everyone has probably felt that way at one point or another, what you described is exactly how I felt when we first brought Brianna home, everything changed, and it changed fast, the way I looked changed, the way I felt changed, they way I did my day had to change. You will find your way, and we will all help you any way we can.